by Peter Walker Sculptor

Southwark Cathedral is delighted to be hosting Peace Doves, an extraordinary installation created by internationally acclaimed sculptor Peter Walker. This impactful installation, features thousands of paper doves decorated with messages of peace.

Peace Doves is a large-scale, mass participation artwork featuring thousands of paper doves carrying personal messages of peace, hope and love. The doves all carry unique messages, written by visitors, school children, and community groups, and together they form a breathtaking installation that offers a serene space for contemplation and hope. Bathed in gentle, evocative lighting and at times accompanied by an original score by David Harper, the exhibit transforms the venue into a sanctuary of quiet reflection.

About the Artist

Peter Walker is a renowned sculptor and fine artist whose works have been displayed in public and private collections worldwide, including the British Embassy in Paris, the University Church in Oxford, and St. Chad's Cathedral in Canada. Over his 20-year career, Walker has developed a distinct voice in public and monumental art, creating powerful, reflective spaces that engage viewers and build connections across communities. Following successful exhibitions at venues including Liverpool, Chichester, Lincoln, and Durham Cathedrals, Peace Doves continues its national tour with this installation at Southwark Cathedral, bringing with it the spirit of peace and the power of shared hope.

Visit the Peace Doves Installation

Peace Doves will be on display at Southwark Cathedral, from Thursday 31 July to Tuesday 16 September and is open during Cathedral's normal operating hours. Visitors are encouraged to explore the scale and beauty of the artwork, to take a moment of stillness, and to appreciate the personal messages shared by people from all walks of life. Each message on the doves represents a piece of a greater call for peace, making this installation a truly unique experience.

Please note there will be no access to Peace Doves at the following times: 
Sunday morning Eucharist from 11am-12.30pm

Images: Peaces Doves by Peter Walker Sculptor